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PUBLISHER FROM THE COMMITMENT TO CONTRIBUTION

Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Giving Guide & Event Book. Hard to believe that it is getting close to 25 years since we launched this publication dedicated to highlighting nonprofits and the important work that they do in our community. Once again we are honored to pay tribute to the many fine philanthropic and cultural organizations included in the following pages. We’ve navigated through a couple of very challenging years and these organizations and those that they serve were often the ones hit the hardest. While things will never be the same as prior to 2020 I, like so many others, am excited to be out attending charity events, engaging with our nonprofit friends and those who contribute so much to them. I am always impressed by their passion and commitment. The charity sector’s love for our community and our people shines throughout the region. We share this passion and commitment, as we have now for over 30 years, and thus we are dedicated to supporting their efforts 365/24/7.

There are so many of us who, like these role models, share this desire to give back to a community that means so much to us. I truly believe that most of us want to contribute, to be engaged, to help those in need and to make a difference. It is my desire and the desire of ALH Media to make giving back easier.

Once again, as with our previous editions, you will find a comprehensive collection of nonprofit profiles and event registers to connect with. Our goal is to make it easier for companies and individuals to align their passion with a purpose—and this publication is crafted to help align people with area nonprofits and the events that support them.

I must say that I am looking forward to all that is in store for us in 2023. The communities we serve are not just growing in size but growing in strength. As a media company and myself personally, we are dedicated to the growth of this place I have called home for over 56 years, understanding that strong communities create more for everyone.

I would like to encourage you in the year to come to look beyond the troubles of the past and what is currently happening and ask yourself … “What Else is Possible?”

This simple question opens up a new space for ideas, collaborations and creations that have not yet existed before. It’s a wonderful space to play in, create in and just have fun in. While we continue to address the challenges that face all of us creating from joy is truly where the magic happens. Publisher Andrea L. Hoig

Wishing you all the best in 2023! ... and remember to keep asking … “What Else is Possible?”

With easy and joy,

Andrea “Andee” Hoig

FORGING A PATH CREATING A LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE by Donna Dostal, President and CEO

OR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, formerly the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation, has been your partner in community-based philanthropy throughout western Iowa... helping to forge a path toward positive impact. As we celebrate our 15th year, we are proud to highlight the following programs and impact being made in our region. SHARE Iowa This year, the Community Foundation celebrated the launch of its new initiative, SHARE Iowa. SHARE Iowa connects Iowans to nonprofit organizations through charitable donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteerism. The Community Foundation for Western Iowa hopes to expand SHARE Iowa’s footprint with increased engagement and nonprofit capacity-building to the following nine western Iowa counties: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. Learn more about SHARE Iowa at www.sharegoodiowa.org. Giving Tuesday In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation is offering a $250,000 pool of 20% matching funds again this year from November 21st – December 2nd. This is our fifth year of celebrating philanthropy and amplifying impact with an increase to our normal 10% match program. Make It Happen Nonprofit Training Program The Community Foundation is delighted to announce that the second cohort of the Make It Happen program will commence in 2023. This 18-month training program, sponsored by D.A. Davidson, is designed to assist nonprofit partners in establishing solid fundraising

Ftactics, building long-term relationships, and growing their sustainability. Donor Impact So far in 2022, our donors have generously recommended over $3.7 million in grants supporting nonprofit organizations across our region, state, nation, and world.

Florence M. and Charles E. Lakin Center for Community

Giving The Community Foundation moved back into the newly renovated and expanded Florence M. and Charles E. Lakin Center for Community Giving in May of this year. This renovated space expands the physical capacity and functional space for the Community Foundation and was made possible through the generosity of the Charles E. Lakin Foundation. To learn more about the exciting and innovative charitable giving programs that are creating impact in western Iowa, visit us at www.givewesterniowa.org. Our generous community leads the work we do to create lasting, positive change, and we are excited for the future of western Iowa. Donna Dostal President and CEO

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA • 536 E Broadway • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Phone: (712) 256-7007 • www.givewesterniowa.org • President and CEO: Donna Dostal • Board President: Anthony W. “Tony” Tauke